Flying competition this weekend at Salinas airport

The City of Salinas has been selected as the host city for the Western Regional National Intercollegiate Flying Association competition and the Salinas Municipal Airport will host the flying event through Sunday

The competition tests pilots' aviation skills in several events including landings, navigation, aircraft inspection, aircraft identification, and the message drop.

This will mark the third time Salinas has hosted this event.

Eight schools have entered the competition including the host college San Jose State College.

Other notable entries competing include the Air Force Academy, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and Mount San Antonio Junior College.

Each of the schools will be competing for a place in the National Finals event which is held in May 2013 in Ohio.

Information: Patty at 831-422-7488.

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Flying competition this weekend at Salinas airport

The City of Salinas has been selected as the host city for the Western Regional National Intercollegiate Flying Association competition and the Salinas Municipal Airport will host the flying event